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Burst water main closes many West Swindon roads
Motorists have been urged to avoid several West Swindon roads following a burst water main. All of the roads affected are around Mannington roundabout in West Swindon, with Tewkesbury Way, Mannington Drive, Bodiam Drive and Blagrove towards Mannington
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Sister shares heartbreaking story of 'irreplaceable' brother's suicide in bid to raise awareness
A Swindon woman has shared the heartbreaking story of her brother's suicide as part of her campaign to introduce a men's mental health group to the town. Vicky Bellinger, 44, lost her "irreplaceable" brother Lee four years ago and describes how
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Swindon villagers given good news - and bad - about long-term road closure
There's good news and bad news for Wanborough residents as the main route into the village will be open for Christmas - but not for long. Wanborough Road which connects the village to Covingham has been closed for a number of months as part of
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Swindon court round-up: Mechanic burglar, cigarette fraudster and teen scammer in the dock
A Swindon man was banned from a garage for 18 months after he admitted attempting to burgle a mechanic. Daniel Robert Melhado broke into the ARC Group premises on Hawksworth Industrial Estate in Rodbourne on April 11. He also used a bank card
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Versatility in attack will be key for Town - Gladwin
BEN Gladwin says Swindon Town's ability to be versatile in attack is key for success this season. The midfielder played an important role in Saturday's 1-0 away win over Doncaster Rovers, assisting Jacob Wakeling with a intelligent ball across
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A419 shut after multi-vehicle crash
A multi-vehicle smash has closed the A419 this afternoon. Traffic monitoring service Inrix has reported that the crash which took place at roughly 1.30pm Sunday afternoon involved two cars and a caravan Wiltshire Police later confirmed that
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This Morning issues statement on Phillip and Holly 'skipping lying in state queue'
This Morning has posted a statement on its Instagram stories in reaction to the backlash that its presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby have received in recent days. The pair were seen attending Westminster Hall where Queen Elizabeth
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Take a look inside this £865,000 country home between Swindon and Cirencester
A country home worth £865,000 in Hayes Knoll, Purton Stoke, between Swindon and Cirencester, is currently on the market. Hayes Knoll is a hamlet located close to Purton Stoke conveniently situated in North Wiltshire, some 2 miles north of Purton
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Motorcyclist in her 50s dies in crash on Wiltshire B-road
A MOTORCYCLIST in her 50s has died after a crash near Chitterne. A motorbike travelling along the B390 from Chitterne towards Shrewton collided with a van which was stationary on the side of the road at around 2.25pm yesterday (Saturday, September
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'Call 999 if you see this prison escapee,' police say
Members of the public were urged to dial 999 if they saw escaped convict Matthew McKeown. The 30-year-old absconded from HMP Springhill, a men's open prison near Aylesbury, on Friday. Mark Weatherstone of Thames Valley Police said: “We are
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IN MEMORIAM: All death notices in the Swindon Advertiser this week
The following are the death notices placed in the Swindon Advertiser during the week beginning September 12, 2022. Richard Anthony Cowdroy COWDROY Richard Anthony "Dick" Richard (Dicky) Cowdroy, formerly of the Post Office Supplies Dorcan,
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Town head coach pleased with dominant Doncaster display
SCOTT Lindsey was not only delighted with his Swindon Town's 1-0 victory away to Doncaster, but also the manner in which they got it. Saturday's game was mostly controlled by Town, the home side struggled to create anything of significance with
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Amazing pictures reveal what it's like behind scenes at Health Hydro
A TOUR of the Health Hydro offered visitors a rare glimpse behind the scenes of Swindon's historic leisure and wellness facility. The upstairs section of the Health Hydro's large pool Dozens of people went on the tours over the weekend
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PLANNING: More space at GWH and a special school in applications and decisions
The latest planning applications sent to Swindon Borough Council. Town centre: The owners and operators of a food kiosk just off Regent Street have asked for permission to keep the chairs and tables outside. The original permission granted in
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Plans for more than 130 homes at two Chippenham sites
PLANS for more than 130 new homes in Chippenham are being considered by the council. If the plans go through there will be 61 new homes at Hunters Moon and 70 on Saltersford Lane, Patterdown. The Patterdown site sits to the south of Chippenham
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All the places that will be closed for the Queen's funeral
Multiple well-known stores will be closing across the country out of respect for the Queen’s funeral taking place tomorrow (September 19). While some companies have made the decision to close all day, there are multiple that will open again for
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Co-op and Post Office closes for good
A much-loved and much-used Swindon supermarket and Post Office has closed its doors for the last time. In April, Midcounties Co-operative, which owns the store, confirmed the closure stating that the local branch did not '"fit with the long-term
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Concern for the elderly as Wiltshire Farm Foods halt delivery for the Queen's funeral
Wiltshire Farm Foods has announced they will not be delivering on Monday (September 19) out of respect for the Queen’s funeral. The company deliver frozen meals and desserts for an easier option at mealtimes, allowing customers to cook their meals
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GALLERY: Stunning shots of nature caught on camera in Wiltshire
Enjoy these stunning photos of natural beauty captured by our Camera Club members.
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More fury at council cancelling STEAM event at 11th hour
Disgust at STEAM event cancellation Dear Adver, I would like to express my disgust at the XTC conference being cancelled at STEAM this weekend. This event has attracted hundreds of visitors. many of whom made long journeys from the USA.
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Tens of thousands of GWH patients waiting for treatments and operations
TENS of thousands of patients are still waiting for treatments and operations at Great Western Hospital. The hospital trust is aiming to eliminate waits of more than 18 months by next April, and will be continuing some non-urgent appointments,
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Wristbands from Queen’s lying in state queue on sale for triple figures on eBay
As thousands queue to see the Queen lying in state at Westminster Hall, eBay users have spotted used wristbands on sale for triple figures. The wristbands given out to mourners are appearing on the online marketplace already, seeing prices reaching
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Prince Harry and Meghan ‘uninvited’ to state reception at Buckingham Palace
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been “uninvited” to a state reception hosted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, according to reports. It comes after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to have received invitations earlier this week
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72 properties in Swindon and Wiltshire sold for over £1million in the last year
72 homes in Swindon and Wiltshire have commanded an impressive sales fee of over £1million in the last 12 months, new figures have revealed. The latest research by Property Solvers has revealed that these millionaire homes with SN postcodes sold
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HRT medicine to be sold over the counter and online without prescription
Medicine for menopausal women will be sold without a prescription in the UK for the first time. Boots said it will sell a hormone replacement therapy over the counter, as well as selling it online. The high street chain is offering 24 tablets
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How you can book 47 days holiday in 2023 using just 19 days of annual leave
Following the final Bank Holiday weekend before Christmas, Brits will already be looking ahead for an opportunity to escape on their next holiday. The smartest among us will be looking ahead to 2023 to see how they can maximise their annual leave
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4 groups that will benefit from Universal Credit changes revealed
Millions will see their benefit payments change soon as the Department for Work and Pensions begin the next period of managed migration. Managed migration is the process of moving people from six “legacy” benefits to Universal Credit. The plans
